(Junior) PHP Backend Engineer

A dynamic fintech company within a well-established digital group is building the future of mobile banking, and they’re looking for a (Junior) PHP Backend Developer to join their growing team. This is a unique opportunity to help shape a modern banking experience from the ground up, working in an agile environment with flat hierarchies and rapid decision-making.

As a PHP Backend Developer, you'll work with modern frameworks, enjoy a variety of employee benefits, and grow professionally within a passionate and innovative tech team. If writing clean, efficient PHP code is your thing, this is the place to be.
You Will:

• Develop new features for fast-growing digital products using modern web technologies

• Maintain and expand the system architecture across frontend, backend, databases, caches, and APIs comparison interfaces, result pages, finalization flows, REST APIs)

• Optimize and scale the platform in a service-oriented architecture

• Maintain code quality through daily code reviews and automated testing

Requirements

• Solid programming skills in at least one language, with a strong interest in software development

• Proven experience in PHP development; experience with modern PHP frameworks Symfony or Laravel) is a plus

• Confident working with relational databases, Git, Docker, and in a Linux shell environment

• Experience with AI-based development tools Cursor, Claude, Gemini, Windsurf) is a bonus

• Strong attention to detail and a structured, quality-driven approach to work

• Fluent in both German and English, written and spoken

Benefits

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  Long-term perspective : Be part of a company with consistent growth and strong career development opportunities

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  Startup atmosphere with stability : Enjoy the spirit and agility of a startup combined with the security of an established company

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  Team culture : Casual work environment, flat hierarchy, informal communication, regular team events and social gatherings

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  Professional growth : Access to a wide training catalog and targeted personal development support

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  Perks : Free public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket), product discounts, free drinks and fruit, complimentary lunches

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  Convenient location : Centrally located office with excellent public transport connections

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  Bike leasing : Get support for leasing a high-quality business bike

Standort

Zero to One Search, Frankfurt